The Attack of the Bats in Max Ernst's Birthplace, 1984 – 1985

Dimensions: 201.5 x 150.0 cm

Physical Description: Black and white photograph

Inventory Number: St.F.6

Acquisition: Acquired in 2009 with the generous support and half as a gift from Galerie Meyer-Ellinger, property of Städelscher Museums-Verein e.V.

Status: Not on display

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About the Acquisition

The gallery owner Herbert Meyer-Ellinger was based in Frankfurt for a long time. Accordingly, he has been close to the Städel Museum as an art dealer for many years. Both through his advice and several benevolent donations, he supports the collection of modern art and contemporary art with lasting effect.

Work Data

Basic Information

Title: The Attack of the Bats in Max Ernst's Birthplace (Original Title)

Artist

Walter Dahn

Period Produced

20th century

School

Object Type

photograph

Physical Description: Black and white photograph

Technique

black-and-white photography

Property and Acquisition

Institution

Städel Museum

Departement

Photographic Collection

Collection

Städelsches Kunstinstitut

Creditline: Städel Museum, Frankfurt am Main, Eigentum des Städelschen Museums-Vereins e.V.

Picture Copyright: (c) Walter Dahn

Acquisition: Acquired in 2009 with the generous support and half as a gift from Galerie Meyer-Ellinger, property of Städelscher Museums-Verein e.V.